1. (1) A LABA shall work under the supervision of an LBA or individual otherwise qualified to practice in ABA consistent with RCW 18.380.030(1) for each client receiving ABA services.

2. (2) A clinical supervisor shall:

   1. (a) Hold an active license in good standing as a Washington state LBA or be otherwise qualified to practice in ABA consistent with RCW 18.380.030(1); and
   2. (b) Be responsible and accountable for the services an LABA provides to clients.

3. (3) The LABA and the clinical supervisor shall develop a supervision agreement before the LABA begins to provide any behavior analytic tasks. A copy of the supervision agreement must be maintained by both the clinical supervisor and LABA. The supervision agreement must include, but not be limited to:

   1. (a) Duties and responsibilities the LABA will perform;
   2. (b) Mechanism for reporting caseload to the clinical supervisor;
   3. (c) Type and frequency of supervision; and
   4. (d) Signature of both the clinical supervisor and supervisee.
4. (4) The clinical supervisor shall review the LABA's progress with the LABA at least every six months.

5. (5) The supervision shall include:

   1. (a) At least one face-to-face contact per month with the LABA. Face-to-face contact may occur in person, on-site, or by videoconferencing, and may include small group interaction; and
   2. (b) Visually observing the LABA with clients on a quarterly basis for at least one treatment session. Observation may occur in person or by videoconferencing.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.122.050, 18.380.050, 18.380.110, 43.70.110, 43.70.250, 2020 c 76, and 2021 c 276. WSR 24-11-103, § 246-805-240, filed 5/17/24, effective 6/17/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.380.050 and 18.380.110. WSR 17-12-084, § 246-805-240, filed 6/5/17, effective 7/1/17.]